u/OkSunny00

I absolutely love the look that powder foundations give at first. Airbrushed and gorgeous. But about hour five, it starts to separate and cling to dry patches I didn’t even know that I had. I have combo skin that can be dehydrated, but typically with my skin prep it’s not an issue.

Any advice would be appreciated!

Makeup:
- neutrogena radiant concealer (eyes only)
- LYS bronzer
- Makeup Forever Powder Foundation (applied with the Sephora 50 brush)
- Rare beauty highlight
- maybelline mascara

Skincare:
- wet skin
- glazing milk
- naturium barrier serum
- Weleda moisturizer
- Well People Day gleamer spf
- Tiny bit of aquaphor on the places that I can get dry in

The night before I did a chemical exfoliant and used a diaper rash cream to lock in the moisture.

Hi!

I tried to make a post a little bit ago and my Reddit chat decided to bug out, so I thought it best to delete and repost again later. 😊

Here we go-

I don't think their is a suave way to make an ad for yourself, and I have completely given up on trying, so I'm going to word vomit and hope that I can manage some sort of elegance.

I'm Elle, I am from Indiana and am currently searching for connections and fun. Meeting new people hasn't always come naturally to me and I thought this could be a fun low pressure way to do it.

In a lot of ways, I'm still not 100% sure what I'm looking for. I'm not against any form of connection, but I do know that I like to take my time to really get to know people, so if slower bonds aren't for you, I completely understand!
The things I do know is that I don't want children (duh), ! want partnership and wonderful friendships, to travel, and to live a life where I get to have fun, help others, and partake in the things I enjoy.

I am a girls girl and love making like minded friends. (Long distance is no issue.) but all type of connections are welcome.

I really adore people who are as passionate about hobbies and people as I am. Any joint interests are a bonus! I racked my brain to put as many as I could think of below.

Things I enjoy: Baking/ cooking, flowers, different artistic endeavors (currently working on improving watercolors and figure drawing), farmers markets, museums, reading, walks in pretty neighborhoods where I can try and peak in their windows to judge interior design choices, currently getting more into fitness and flexibility work, fashion history, podcasts, shopping, all girly things (makeup, skincare, human sacrifices), live sporting events, Disney World (I'm a Disney adult. Sorry), musicals, trying new food, travel (just did Tokyo and Seoul. Hoping to do The UK next), just about any sitcom (The office, Brooklyn 99, Parks and Rec, Friends, and superstore are some of my favorites), animals of all kinds (one day I want to have 4 chickens that I can name after the golden girls)

Things I tend not to enjoy: The ocean (I don't like sand or being hot. I do love lakes though), too spicy foods (I'm a coward of the highest regard), canoeing (I am famously bad at it, but I do like sitting in the middle with the snacks), and in general anybody rude or hateful.

This was a bit of a mouthful, so I genuinely thank you if you made it to the end. I truly hope you find what you're looking for <3

Hi!

I don’t think their is a suave way to make an ad for yourself, and I have completely given up on trying, so I’m going to word vomit and hope that I can manage some sort of elegance.

I’m Elle, I am from Indiana and am currently searching for connection and fun. Meeting new people hasn’t always come naturally to me and I thought this could be a fun low pressure way to do it.

In a lot of ways, I’m still not 100% sure what I’m looking for. I’m not against any form of connection, but I do know that I like to take my time to really get to know people, so if slower bonds aren’t for you, I completely understand! The things I do know is that I don’t want children (duh), I want partnership and wonderful friendships, to travel, and to live a life where I get to have fun, help others, and partake in the things I enjoy.

I really adore people who are as passionate about hobbies and people as I am. Any joint interests are a bonus! I racked my brain to put as many as I could think of below.

Things I enjoy: Baking/ cooking, flowers, different artistic endeavors (currently working on improving watercolors and figure drawing), farmers markets, museums, reading, walks in pretty neighborhoods where I can try and peak in their windows to judge interior design choices, currently getting more into fitness and flexibility work, fashion history, podcasts, shopping, all girly things (makeup, skincare, body care, human sacrifices), live sporting events, Disney World (I’m a Disney adult. Sorry), musicals, trying new food, travel (just did Tokyo and Seoul. Hoping to do The UK next), just about any sitcom (The office, Brooklyn 99, Parks and Rec, Friends, and superstore are some of my favorites), animals of all kinds (one day I want to have 4 chickens that I can name after the golden girls)

Things I tend not to enjoy: The ocean (I don’t like sand or being hot. I do love lakes though), too spicy foods (I’m a coward of the highest regard), canoeing (I am famously bad at it, but I do like sitting in the middle with the snacks), and in general anybody rude or hateful.

This was a bit of a mouthful, so I genuinely thank you if you made it to the end. I truly hope you find what you’re looking for <3

Featuring my personal favorite, breakfast pizza from Trattoria Al Forno.

(Any my sister’s favorite, Buttermilk Pancakes)

(Photo 1- halfway through application, photo 2- right after rinse off, photo 3- this morning)

I have decided I’m over being 50 different shades in the summer time. So, I’m testing out different self tanners to see which one will allow me to even out my skin without making me look orange, patchy, or too tan.

Bali body express- 7.7/10 (so far)

Application method- rubber glove and body brush

Prep- dry brushing, salicylic acid and moisturizer the night before, exfoliating net followed by moisturizer on rougher areas morning of (knees and feet), tan in the afternoon

What I liked: not overly messy or sticky. Was quick to apply. I left it on for about an hour and 30 minutes. End result was natural and not too orange. No streaks or patchiness so far.

What I disliked: dried down super fast so you have to work quickly. Next time I’m going to try leaving it for 3 hours.

I don’t think this would be for everyone. At least not doing it for only one hour. It was my goal not to be too tan, and I definitely got that. Just a slight tint to the skin. I think it looks beautiful IRL, but next time I will leave it on for longer to try and get a shave or two darker!

(Note: my knees look a little patchy in the last picture, but it’s just the lighting!)